“I think somebody just did something stupid. They sent them back. That’s all I wanted. I’m happy that they’re back. Maybe they’ll think twice before they do something again like that,” James told WCBS 880 reporter Sophia Hall.

Returned were Francis’ dog tags and a photo of him and his wife – left in a box at a side door.

The Purple Heart and other decorations, however, were not returned.

“The only thing I really wanted back were the dog tags and they were there. So, that was all I really wanted and I was very happy for that,” said James.